...During their bereavement journey Simon's mum has spoken passionately about organ donation
"Although we still miss him terribly and his vibrant personality and sense of humour, he lived a fuller life than most could only dream of ...
...and it is of huge comfort for us that Simon now lives on, having transformed seven lives of people waiting on the transplant register"
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...Simon always believed in organ donation and he carried a card with him for many years, but he also spoke openly about this to family and friends so that when the fatal crash happened the decision was made and his family were honoured to be able to carry out his last wish...
Today we’re taking the opportunity to celebrate the life of Simon Andrews, a Worcestershire hero who went on to save the lives of seven others after his own life was tragically cut short ...
#OrganDonationWeek2021
BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter, @DJAce, is on dialysis as he waits for a life-changing kidney transplant.
Ace’s best chance of a match will be from a donor of the same ethnicity, but sadly black patients wait up to a year longer for a kidney than white patients. @acltcharity
17 year old Miriam died unexpectedly from a cardiac arrest. Her parents say the decision to donate her organs was easy as she'd always said to them she was willing to be a donor.
Ollie was one of four people she saved.
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Every day in the UK, someone dies waiting for an Organ Transplant.
The law around organ donation has changed to an opt-out system, but you still have a choice!
It's important you register your decision, but also tell your loved ones about your decision🗣️👨👨👧👦💗
#OrganDonationWeek
"My daughter passed away at GOSH and we donated her heart," says GOSH #OrganDonation Committee Chair @rebecca_patel
"The fact that it's still beating is amazing. The child who has it is at university doing well. I'd urge all parents to consider organ donation."
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